2 Chronicles 15:2

2 Chronicles 15:1 bbe — And the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;

Bible in Basic English

"And the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;"

— 2 Chronicles 15:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 15:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:”
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ASV
“And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded: ”
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NET
“God’s Spirit came upon Azariah son of Oded.”
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2 Chronicles 15 — Context

And the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;

And he came face to face with Asa and said to him, Give ear to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin: the Lord is with you while you are with him; if your heart's desire is for him, he will be near you, but if you give him up, he will give you up.

Now for a long time Israel has been without the true God, and without a teaching priest and without the law;

But when in their trouble they were turned to the Lord, the God of Israel, searching after him, he let their search be rewarded.

2 Chronicles 15:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 15:1 say?

2 Chronicles 15:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;”

Where is 2 Chronicles 15:1 in the Bible?

2 Chronicles 15:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 15, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Chronicles?

2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?

2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.

What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?

2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 15:1.

What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 15:1 in?

2 Chronicles 15:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 15:1?

2 Chronicles 15:1 reads (BBE): “And the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Chronicles 15:1 bbe — And the spirit of God came on Azariah, the son of Oded;

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